Full-Time Stable Hand / Groom

YardandGroom; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pension

28 days annual leave

Training & career development

Job summary

YardandGroom is seeking a dedicated Stable Hand/Groom for a modern show jumping yard in Penkridge, Staffordshire. You will muck out, feed, water, turn out, groom, tack up, and help maintain a clean yard.

The role requires reliable team players with good attention to detail and a positive attitude. Weekend rota included; 7:30am–5:30pm, five days a week, with salary above the National Minimum Wage.

Qualifications

• Previous horse handling experience preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Good attention to detail and reliability.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Mucking out stables and tack area.
• Feeding and watering horses daily.
• Turning horses out and bringing them in as needed.
• Operating the horse walker and monitoring horse welfare.
• Grooming, tacking up, and equipment maintenance.
• Administering medication when required and keeping areas tidy.

Skills

Horse care

Stable management

Team collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Stable Hand/Groom to join our friendly team at a modern show jumping yard in Penkridge, Staffordshire. Our yard is home to approximately 15 privately owned Warmblood showjumping horses, ranging from youngstock through to competition horses. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of horse care and providing a positive working environment.

About the Role

Duties will include:

• Mucking out
• Feeding and watering horses
• Turning horses out and bringing them in
• Operating the horse walker
• Monitoring horse health and welfare
• Administering medication when required
• Changing rugs
• Grooming and preparing horses
• Tacking up
• Tack cleaning
• Equine laundry
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised yard

The successful candidate will be a reliable team player with a positive attitude, good attention to detail, and the ability to use their own initiative when required.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Modern facilities including:
• Barn stabling
• Indoor arena
• Covered horse walker
• Heated wash box
• Fully equipped staff room
• Opportunities for further training and career development, including:
• Human and equine first aid
• Long-distance horse transportation certification
• HGV training
• Machinery training

Working Hours

• 5 days per week
• Weekend work included on a rota basis
• Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm

Salary

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Pay above National Minimum Wage
• Workplace Pension
• 28 Days Annual Leave (Holiday)

• Previous horse handling experience needed
• Good understanding of horse welfare
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

If you are passionate about horses and would like to join a professional yet friendly showjumping yard, we would love to hear from you.